Venture capital investment in nanotechnology

Speaker:

Marco Beckmann CEO, Nanostart AG

Since its establishment in 2003, Nanostart AG has become the leading expert in the interface between nanotechnology and the capital markets. The company is divided into two business areas:

• The Portfolio Division, provides venture capital financing to finance the growth of young companies whose business is based on groundbreaking nanotechnology. We invest not only with our financial capital but also with our “human capital” – with our management experience and expertise – as well as by providing our portfolio companies with access to our global network. Professional commercialization ensures the best chances for rapid growth and long-term company development, providing both Nanostart and its portfolio companies with the potential for high returns.
• The Financial Division leverages Nanostart’s expertise in situations where decisions are to be made about investing in nanotechnology.

The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, where CEO Marco Beckmann directs these businesses together with an experienced management team.